Priest Rapids Recreation Area Campground

Mattawa, Washington

About Priest Rapids Recreation Area Campground

The Priest Rapids Recreation Area (PRRA), owned and operated by Grant PUD, includes a three-lane boat launch, day-use areas, 3.1 miles of trail, campground and a swim area.

PRRA is located on the Columbia River in Grant County, along the shoreline adjacent to the communities of Desert Aire and Cox's Landing on the east bank of the Priest Rapids Reservoir 22 miles south of I-90 on Highway 243.

There is no water, sewer or power at the campsites. There is a shared water faucet in the campground and non-flush toilets. The fee is $15 (includes tax) a night for each campsite. Refunds are not available.

Credit card payment through PayPal is required at time of reservation. Our PayPal account accepts all major credit cards. You do not have to register for a PayPal account to make a payment. There is an option to make a credit card payment as a guest.

*Reservations are not available for this campground October-April. Walk-in camping is open year round.

Terms & Conditions

Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.Members of a household may reserve a maximum of two campsites for any given date.One night drop-ins accepted subject to availability upon arrival.

Campers must arrive and check-in by 10 pm on the first day of the reservation or entire reservation may be cancelled and will not be refunded.

Maximum stay 10 nights stay between April 1 and September 30, and twenty-days from October 1 through March 31.All property must be removed at checkout.Check out time 1 pm.Check in time 3 pm.Quiet Hours 10 pm to 7 am.Lawn mowing will occur on Monday mornings. Campers will be responsible for moving their personal equipment. All tents must be moved for mowing.Lawn watering will occur Monday - Friday between 1 and 4 pm. Campers will be responsible for moving their personal equipment.

Park Rules

Trailheads open 6 am to 8 pm. Gates will be locked after hours.Park (Boat Launch, Picnic/Swim Area) open dawn - dusk.Fires are prohibited except in designated fireplaces and cooking grills.Pets must be leashed at all times. Handlers must remove and properly dispose of their pet waste.Beaches and swim areas - glass containers are not allowed on any beach within any park. Pets are prohibited in designated swim areas and beaches. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all park areas per state law.Motorized vehicles are prohibited on trails and shorelines.Camping is allowed in designated campgrounds only.Refuse and litter must be disposed of in a waste receptacle or removed from the park if no garbage can provided. Park garbage cans are for recreation users only; its illegal to dispose of or store any household waste, lawn clippings, etc. in a park.Solicitation and sales - no person may sell, solicit or vend any item or service or post any item or notice without written permission from Grant PUD.Discharge of firearms is prohibited.Fireworks are prohibited on all Grant PUD property.